Chapter 10, Woman or Female Ghost

What—what should we do now? Yang Xiufeng felt somewhat at a loss. The zombie incident yesterday, the ghostly wall today, and the strange house at this moment had completely thrown her into a state of panic

Indeed, what should we do now? For a moment, I have no idea, as I have yet to extricate myself from the recent confusion. I stared blankly at that peculiar mansion. The two doors, adorned with copper edges and fastened with copper rivets, stand over three meters high. Lanterns hang from the ends of the crossbeam above the doorway, although they are electric lights inside. The young lady of the house stands at the entrance, smiling brightly as she converses with the passing guests, though we cannot hear what is being said.

You are not afraid of catching a chill while sleeping here. I have a few spare rooms at home, and I can free up one for you. Otherwise, why not come in and rest for a while

I certainly cannot urinate in front of Yang Xiufeng, otherwise I would be regarded as a rogue. As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Xiufeng was taken aback, her face immediately flushed with embarrassment. Naturally, she was no longer afraid, but felt quite shy. After hesitating for a moment, she merely bit her lip and said softly, "Xiao Haige, don't run too far, I'm scared"

However, I was not excited. I pulled Yang Xiufeng back and slowly shook my head: "Don't go over there, this is definitely not the home of the divine grandmother. We just encountered a ghost wall and have not moved from this spot. I even saw the lighter I had discarded. If such a place really existed, how could we not notice it from the very beginning"

Just say it, but unexpectedly, Yang Xiufeng did something I never anticipated; she actually reached out and forcefully pulled at my riding pants. God knows why riding pants don't have a belt but only an elastic band. How could they withstand such a forceful tug from Yang Xiufeng? As a result—result—the riding pants, along with my underwear, were unfortunately pulled down. At that moment, my mind was entirely focused on the woman, and I was momentarily caught off guard, staring foolishly at her. How could they withstand such a forceful tug from Yang Xiufeng? As a result—result—the riding pants, along with my underwear, were unfortunately pulled down. At that moment, my mind was entirely focused on the woman, and I was momentarily caught off guard, staring foolishly at her.

Slightly taken aback, seeing the anxiety on Yang Xiufeng's face, my heart softened. I just felt a bit flushed, scratched my head, and chuckled awkwardly: "Xiaofeng, I'm not going anywhere, I just—just want to go to the restroom—"

Holding Yang Xiufeng's hand, the two of them nestled against each other, feeling a bit more secure. If it were just me, I wouldn't dare to approach at all. My steps were very light, afraid that any sound would be heard. I hid behind a tree, always feeling as if I were committing a crime. The leaves rustled softly, and my heart raced intensely, as if something behind us was stepping on our footsteps.

Yang Xiufeng was taken aback, as if it were indeed the case. For a moment, she was stunned and did not know what to make of it. She could only gaze at the mansion, yet felt no excitement at all. Although it was still brightly lit and bustling with people, a chill continuously rose in our hearts. The mountain wind blew, causing us to shiver involuntarily. How could there be such a large mansion in this desolate wilderness? And how could there be so many people? More importantly, it was only a few dozen miles away; if such a place truly existed, how could the villagers not have heard of it?

Carefully leading Yang Xiufeng, they walked over and, after passing through the dense forest, they saw in the distance a residence. It is referred to as a residence rather than a house because this courtyard has two sections, constructed of red bricks and green tiles, giving it a somewhat ancient architectural feel. This is not the main point; the key aspect is that the place is brightly lit, visible from afar, and bustling with people coming and going.

Finally, it was resolved, and it felt as though I had completed a very difficult task. At the moment I pulled up my pants, I even coughed softly. However, just as I was about to turn around, I suddenly heard Yang Xiufeng let out a scream. Startled, I rushed back with all my strength and saw Yang Xiufeng curled up, one hand reaching forward, her face already etched with fear. Following the direction Yang Xiufeng was pointing, the large mansion we had previously avoided was now clearly visible before us, no more than twenty steps away.

I also sat down in this tranquil forest, listening to the rustling of the leaves while hearing Yang Xiufeng's cries. I truly felt a sense of dread in my heart. Sitting beside Yang Xiufeng, I did not know what to say. At that moment, I simply could not muster any warmth; I could only hold Yang Xiufeng's hand, hoping to offer her some comfort

The body suddenly stiffened, and my face twitched. Instinctively, I quickly stepped in front of Yang Xiufeng, blocking her behind me, my fists clenched tightly. If anything were to go wrong, I would fight back; I would never sit idly by. My entire body tensed as I stared at the woman at the entrance, who was smiling at us. She appeared to be in her twenties, quite attractive, dressed in a qipao that looked somewhat alluring. Whether it was due to makeup or something else, her face had an unsettling quality. Perhaps it was because I knew for certain that this woman could not possibly be human. My entire body tensed as I stared at the woman at the entrance, who was smiling at us. She appeared to be in her twenties, quite attractive, dressed in a qipao that looked somewhat alluring. Whether it was due to makeup or something else, her face had an unsettling quality. Perhaps it was because I knew for certain that this woman could not possibly be human.

I felt embarrassed to look back, while Yang Xiufeng dared not open her eyes. Although the two of them had developed an intimate relationship, it was still not at a point where they could be so casual. Not to mention that she was with a girl like Tushu, even I, as a man, felt shy. To be honest, I couldn't let myself go; I could only try to control the sound of the water to be as quiet as possible, but the sound of the water was still too piercing.

I do not know how long it has been, but I was awakened by a strong urge to urinate. Opening my eyes, the sky was still very dark. Yang Xiufeng beside me had already fallen asleep in my arms, still sleeping soundly. Taking a deep breath, I gently propped Yang Xiufeng up against a tree, then rubbed my numb legs and slowly stood up, preparing to move aside. However, despite my light movements, I still startled Yang Xiufeng awake. In that moment, she felt a surge of fear, grabbing my clothes tightly and, with a slight tremor in her voice, urgently said: "Xiao Haige, where are you going? Don't leave me alone—"

Originally, I did not want to speak, but at this moment, it is impossible to remain silent. Looking at Yang Xiufeng, she merely gritted her teeth and said: "We have been walking for half a day now. How far do you think that house is? Just a moment ago, we could see the woman at the entrance, yet now it remains unchanged, just like before, with no sign of progress. Continuing on like this is meaningless."

All my thoughts were focused on that house, and I lost track of how long I had been walking or how far I had come. However, it felt like quite a while had passed. Suddenly, I stopped in my tracks, my face twitching. I glanced back, then turned around again, my expression growing even darker. I swallowed hard, my throat feeling a bit hoarse: "Forget it, I might as well spend the night here. Everything can wait until tomorrow morning."

Let’s take a look at it soon. After pondering for a while, with a furrowed brow, I finally made up my mind; I certainly cannot stand here all night. Although that brightly lit house always gives me a somewhat eerie feeling, I have nothing to fear since I am not doing anything wrong.

Gazing at the stars like this, listening to the faint snoring beside me, enduring the numbness in my shoulders, I gradually drifted into a restless sleep amidst my wandering thoughts. In fact, I had exhausted my energy over the past two days; if I hadn't been putting on a brave front in front of the girl, I would have likely succumbed long ago.

I swallowed my saliva, truly at a loss for words. As a grown man, I am naturally not afraid of being watched, but turning around to see Yang Xiufeng is indeed somewhat awkward. However, seeing the look of sorrow on Yang Xiufeng's face makes it hard for me to bear. I cleared my throat and tried to hide behind a tree, though I genuinely doubted whether this tree could conceal me. I could only be thankful that it was nighttime, with everything shrouded in darkness.

After sobbing a few times and feeling the warmth of my hand, Yang Xiufeng rested her head on my shoulder, feeling much more at ease. She did not wish to speak, simply leaning against me in silence, sensing the warmth emanating from each other's bodies. I did not notice when Yang Xiufeng stopped sobbing; she unexpectedly began to emit soft snoring sounds.

Words failed me, and I stood there in a daze for a moment before feeling a chill below. Looking down, I couldn't help but feel a jolt in my heart; my old face instantly turned crimson. Even with the thickest skin, I felt a burning embarrassment. This was truly a disgraceful moment, almost instinctively, I turned around, hoping to escape this awkwardness by facing away from the woman. However, I forgot that there was actually a girl behind me.

This must be the home of the divine grandmother— Yang Xiufeng exclaimed with joy, immediately setting off to run over.

Yang Xiufeng was taken aback, glanced at the distant house, her face also showing a look of confusion. After hesitating for a while, she finally spoke softly, "Xiao Haige, what is it?"

In fact, Yang Xiufeng also had feelings, but she had always been too afraid to express them. In times of fear, girls tend to rely on men. At that moment, she silently nodded, let out a sigh, and sat down heavily on the ground, leaning against a withered tree, gasping for breath. She felt utterly exhausted both physically and mentally. Imagining her father lying in bed at home, tears streamed down Yang Xiufeng's face. Why did she only want to do something for her father, hoping to help him, yet had to endure so much suffering? Lost in her thoughts, she finally couldn't help but start to sob softly.

This remark made me feel somewhat embarrassed, and I let out a dry laugh, casually responding before turning to walk deeper into the woods. After taking just a few steps, I heard Yang Xiufeng's voice coming from behind: "Xiao Haige, just stay there, I can't see you if you go too far, I—I won't peek—"

I would never fall for this, in the desolate mountains and wilderness, with a series of bizarre occurrences, a seductive woman in the dead of night. If I could still believe a woman's words, I fear I would truly deserve to die. Taking a deep breath, I was about to speak when suddenly, Yang Xiufeng behind me hissed, "We shouldn't go in—Xiao Hai Ge—"

The girl resting on my shoulder gently shook her head, a faint bitter smile appearing on her face. These past two days have truly exhausted her spirit. It is commendable that she has persisted in coming to the mountains for her father. This girl is really remarkable. Of course, I must also mention that Yang Xiufeng is in her prime, and she is quite attractive, especially with her ample bosom, which is what draws me to her. In fact, I have always been reluctant to admit one thing: I have never been in a romantic relationship. As long as a girl is somewhat attractive, I fear I would not be able to refuse her, especially since I have always had a good impression of Yang Xiufeng.